The Chatsbury Bush Fire of 1965 was a series of devastating bushfires that destroyed the the Southern Highlands, New South Wales village of Tallong and most of its orchards. The fire not only decimated most of the Tallong area and the livelihoods of many its residents, but also swept through the neighbouring village of Wingello to the north. It was eventually stopped (or burnt out) four days later near Nowra on the South Coast. 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... A bushfire, also known as a wild fire occurs in forests, scrubs,woodlands or grasslands of Australia and New Zealand. ... The Southern Highlands is a geographical area in New South Wales, Australia, southwest of Sydney. ... Tallong is a tiny village in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia. ... An orchard is an intentional planting of trees maintained for food production. ... Nowra is the town area and main administrative centre within the City of Shoalhaven in New South Wales, Australia. ...